Opening and closing – BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2005 User Manual

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Opening and closing

the top not only guards the passenger com-
partment from unforeseeable damage from
the weather, but also affords a degree of
protection against theft. In addition, only
keep valuables in the locked luggage com-
partment, even with the convertible top
closed

Never mount a roof-mounted luggage rack
system on the convertible top

To avoid damage, do not operate the con-
vertible top at temperatures below 14

–10

To avoid permanent damage from mois-
ture, never store the convertible top while

it is wet.
Driving when the opening or closing process
has not been completed can cause vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Do not lay objects on the convertible top, since
they could fall off when the convertible top is
operated and cause damage or injuries.
Do not reach into the convertible top mecha-
nism during opening and closing. Keep children
away from the moving parts of the convertible
top during operation.

If possible, only operate the convertible
top with the vehicle stopped, as other-

wise the process may be interrupted.
If you set the convertible top in motion while the
vehicle is stationary and then have to start sud-
denly, for instance at a traffic light, you can still
complete the procedure by driving as slowly as
possible and again holding the corresponding
button pressed.
At higher speeds, a vacuum effect in the pas-
senger compartment can cause the convertible
top to begin fluttering. Increase the air supply
so that a low pressure draft does not occur in
the vehicle.

Opening and closing

1 To close
2 To open

If at all possible, only operate the convert-
ible top if the engine is running. This

saves unnecessary battery wear.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
objects from the windshield frame that could
keep the convertible top from closing prop-
erly.

Ignition key in position 1 or higher.
With the vehicle standing.

Read and comply with the preceding safety
precautions

Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compart-
ment is lowered; refer to page

. Other-

wise the convertible top cannot be opened

Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is
closed

Press and hold the corresponding button
for convertible top operation.

If the convertible top should halt right before the
closing phase is completed, press against the
front part of the convertible top frame from the
outside to help the closing process along. Keep
pressing the button while doing so until the top
starts up again on its own.

Indicator lamps

The red indicator lamp in the button will
light up while the convertible top is in
motion. It goes out as soon as the opening
or closing operation has been completed

If the red indicator lamp in the button
flashes after the button has been released,